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Infineon’s PSoC 4100S Max family supports Capsense touch sensors

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

The PSoC 4100S Max family features expanded flash memory and general purpose I/O (GPIO) for human machine interface (HMI) applications to support the fifth-generation Capsense touch sensors. 

Available in 7.0 x 7.0, 10 x 10 and 14 x 14mm² packages, PSoC 4100S Max with Capsense technology is for use in industrial control, automotive HMI, home automation and large home appliances including robotics, inductive sensors, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, smart thermostats, and printers.

The Infineon PSoC 4100S Max includes up to 384k flash memory. It is the largest PSoC 4 flash memory in its class with up to 84 GPIOs, CAN-FD, high speed, long range wired communication and I²S master for fully embedded audio. New features also include dual fifth-generation Capsense blocks, which deliver differentiated HMI and touch sensing. The Infineon PSoC devices also include a cryptographic accelerator for a more secure interface.

Steven Tateosian, vice president, IoT, Compute and Wireless business unit of Infineon, said: “This next-generation product provides the industry’s best touch sensing with scalability, while reducing the overall bill of materials for designers’ boards. Additionally, this family delivers industry-leading signal-to-noise ratio under some of the most severe touch sensing environments.”

The PSoC is compatible with Infineon’s ModusToolbox 3.0 development platform to develop a variety of use cases including consumer IoT, automotive HMI, industrial, smart home, wearable and other applications. 

Infineon’s PSoC 4100S Max with fifth-generation Capsense technology can be ordered now. Start of production for the AEC Q-100 automotive-qualified version is planned for Q2 2023. 

The PSoC 4100S Max will be showcased at electronica 2022 Hall C3-502.

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Compact shielded transformers for ultrasonic use are AEC-Q200-qualified

Mon, Oct 31, 2022

Compact transformers by Epcos, the B78302A series, have innovative E5 cores for ultrasonic applications. There are three types available with transformation ratios between 1:1:10.8 and 1:1:15.3. Depending on the type, the surface mount transformers offer inductance values between 2.0 and 4.0mH. They are suitable for frequencies from 50 to 300kHz. 

The compact AEC-Q200 qualified components have dimensions of only 8.1 x 7.0 x 7.0 mm and are shielded by a counter-winding for better interference suppression. The permissible temperature range is between -40 and +125 degrees C. 

The transformers are used in ultrasonic applications for impedance matching between the driver IC and the ultrasonic transmitter or receiver. Typical applications are parking aids, industrial robots, drones and logistics robots, automated guided vehicles (AGV) and systems for level measurement. 

TDK is based in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialise ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK’s portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminium electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices and magnetic heads. 

These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communication technology. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. 

http://www.tdk-electronics.tdk.com 

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RDS opens the door for Aaeon’s IoT gateway 

Mon, Oct 31, 2022

Secure protection for bi-directional data transmission is afforded by the SRG-TG01 IoT gateway system by Aaeon, which is available from embedded systems and displays provider, Review Display Systems (RDS).  The gateway features 11th generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3 and Celeron SoC processors and enables the connection of IoT devices and sensors to cloud-based computing and data processing systems. It enables connectivity and bi-directional data flow between the cloud and IoT devices. 

The system supports two SO-DIMM slots for DDR4 3200Mhz memory up to 64Gbyte and offers storage expansion with M.2 PCIe SSD up to 2Tbyte of capacity. I/O features include four USB 3.2 interfaces, one HDMI 2.0b output, a 2-channel 2.0B CAN bus interface, RS232, RS422, and RS485 serial ports and an eight-channel digital I/O.

The SRG-TG01 gateway platform features three Ethernet wireless LAN ports, one 2.5 Gbit per second and two 1.0Gbit per second, with additional expansion slots available for supporting wireless network communications including Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 and 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network protocols.

Gateways, are used to connect edge devices, such as remote sensors, to the data processing systems in the cloud and data transmission between devices needs secure protection. According to Peter Marchant, embedded business manager, RDS, the SRG-TG01 can provide support for data protection by implementing up-to-date security protocols and algorithms used for data-in-transit encryption.

Implementing Intel Iris Xe graphics means the GPU can power a broad range of industrial edge computing applications. The rugged construction of the SRG-TG01 features a fanless design to minimise the ingress of dust and foreign contaminants. 

The AAEON SRG-TG01 is a Microsoft Azure-certified device. As such, it is subjected to a functionality and interoperability process that authenticates device capabilities against specific certification programs. The SRG-TG01 uses the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system.

External mechanical dimensions are 207 x 155 x 72mm and there is an optional DIN rail and wall-mounting kits enabling the SRG-TG01 to be used in a wide range of application environments. It supports an operating temperature range of 0 to 60 degrees C.

Aaeon’s SRG-TG01 standard IoT gateway system is now available from Review Display Systems.

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Farnell supports developers with predictive maintenance 

Fri, Oct 28, 2022

Predictive maintenance from Farnell now includes over 80,000 available industrial products from over 42 industrial manufacturers including Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Siemens, ABB, Omron and Omega. 

Farnell’s line card includes a range of industrial components that can monitor facilities’ power, drives and motors to provide alerts when automated systems are at risk. Farnell also provides technical resources to help customers stay informed in the changing maintenance landscape.

Cliff Ortmeyer, global head of technical marketing from Farnell, believed the latest products offer advances in the industrial IoT (IIoT) to help reduce the cost, time and effort required to implement predictive maintenance solutions.

The distributor has recently added Siemens’ Simatic series HMI touch screens. They are designed for the implementation of high performance visualisation applications on the machine level. They feature high performance, functionality and numerous integrated interfaces, said Farnell.

Another new addition is OsiSense XS series  of inductive proximity sensors from Schneider Electric. These contributes to machine performance and machine compactness with a wide adjustment range.

Fluid level controllers from Omron are another addition. They detect a variety of conductive liquids and are designed for a wide range of industrial applications including semiconductor, food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Farnell also provides technical resources to help keep manufacturers informed of the latest best practices around predictive maintenance. Some of the instructional offerings from Farnell include a whitepaper on predictive maintenance with Industrial IoT and the new e-Techjournal Industrial automation – all the power & control, there is also a webinar recording on predictive maintenance and IIoT. 

Farnell has over 80 years’ experience in the high service distribution of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, production, maintenance and repair. It supports its broad customer base, from hobbyists to engineers, maintenance engineers and buyers, and works with leading brands and start-ups to develop new products for market.  

Farnell trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America and element14 throughout Asia Pacific and sells direct to consumers through a network of resellers and its CPC business in the UK.

Farnell is a business unit of Avnet. Avnet has an extensive ecosystem that delivers design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers at every stage of the product lifecycle. 

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